Across
1 Little bear engaging the woman’s sweet child (6)
5 Expeller of evil spirits to be tackling sea monster (8)
9 Unhappy learner into something sticky (4)
10 Cotswold town church getting nearly all the men involved (10)
11 Country region including Cornwall and its garden project (6)
12 It may have 8 usage, ignoring standard speech primarily (8)
13 College indicating a change of direction? (4)
14 Sees boss chirp excitedly around lunch time? (10)
16 Father taking a very long time, leader leaving brotherhood (10)
18 Ancient city politician confused inside (4)
19 Namely, the fellow of a dynasty plotting (8)
21 Enthusiasm for gin? (6)
22 As minister, lets rip dreadfully when meeting US President (10)
23 Maybe widow’s one small child (4)
24 Scan translated verse and save (8)
25 A distinguished artist has to go around the desert (6)
Down
2 Religious conflict around edges of the river Jordan maybe? (4,5)
3 Being confused, Adam ran fast (7)
4 Food firm restricted by prohibition (5)
5 ‘He that believeth in me hath ___’ (John 6:47, AV) (11,4)
6 Holy vessel in old tale about existence (9)
7 Sounds like a hard nut to beat (7)
8 Fifty entering celebrated, offering informal words (5)
14 Bishop, a Right Reverend, reorganised rites — one concerned with the law (9)
15 Orchestra endlessly excited, taking on board one singer (9)
17 The people here joining American hero (7)
18 A victory — one secured by superior card, hearts? (7)
20 Freight crew initially brought on Jason’s ship (5)
21 Son with domestic animals ascending stairs (5)
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